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New Mexico Holiday Movie Contest Offers $2,500: Dec. 6 Deadline
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico residents who love Christmas movies could turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize this season. A nationwide contest is accepting applications throug
By Lena Wood · 2026-11-09T21:39:46.694Z
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico residents who love Christmas movies could turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize this season. A nationwide contest is accepting applications through Dec. 6 for one winner to complete 12 days of festive movie watching challenges.
According to CableTV.com, the company has partnered with DIRECTV for its annual “Chief of Cheer” holiday contest. The promotion offers one selected winner $2,500 in personal cash, plus a separate $2,500 donation to a charity chosen by the winner.
Eligible adults throughout New Mexico can apply, including residents of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, the greater Albuquerque metropolitan area, Santa Fe, Las Cruces and surrounding communities.
Christmas Movies Could Come With a $2,500 Prize The selected winner will spend 12 days completing Christmas and holiday movie challenges.
Activities may include revisiting childhood Christmas classics, watching holiday romantic comedies, exploring poorly rated seasonal films and enjoying themed snacks during festive movie nights.
On the final day, the winner will select an eligible charitable organization to receive the additional $2,500 donation.
For a New Mexico winner, that could mean supporting a local food bank, animal shelter or another qualifying nonprofit organization.
December 6 Deadline for New Mexico Residents The contest is open to U.S. residents older than 18, according to the promotional announcement. Professional movie reviewing experience is not required.
Applications opened Wednesday, Nov. 4, and close Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time .
Because New Mexico observes Mountain time, residents across the state have until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 , to submit their applications.
The winner is expected to be announced Wednesday, Dec. 9.
How New Mexico Christmas Movie Fans Can Apply Interested residents can review the official contest rules and submit an application through CableTV.com's Chief of Cheer website:
https://www.cabletv.com/experience/chief of cheer holiday dream job
The promotion gives New Mexico Christmas movie enthusiasts a chance to enjoy seasonal entertainment while potentially supporting a charitable cause.
Only one nationwide winner will receive the $2,500 personal cash prize. The additional $2,500 is designated for charity.